Snowshoeing has exploded in popularity in 2021. Snowshoeing is the perfect pandemic activity because it allows you to safely exercise outdoors while maintaining social distance. Snowshoeing doesn’t READ MORE
Winter in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley is a magical time of year to visit. The trails throughout the valley are one of our most treasured READ MORE
The Upper Gunnison Valley is a well-known Colorado summer trout fishing destination for its amazing angling opportunities such as float fishing the Gunnison River, or walk-wade fishing READ MORE
We’ve made it easy to plan your Crested Butte vacation by collecting everything you need to know about flights, driving directions, where to stay and what activities READ MORE
by John Norton, Executive Director of the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism & Prosperity Partnership Winter is here. A little late in coming. The valley got hit with a READ MORE
As the snow begins to fall here in the Gunnison Valley, backcountry skiing in Colorado is at the front of everyone’s mind. We’ve put together a list READ MORE
There are lots of fun things to do in Crested Butte in wintertime. Downhill skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is what makes this area famous, but READ MORE
By Jeff Moffett Many travelers have questions about health safety at airports and on planes. This fall and winter, flying to and from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport READ MORE
Words and photos by Patrick Blackdale Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon in Colorado: The kokanee salmon run on the Gunnison River is a great reason to plan READ MORE
A Crested Butte fall vacation means great hikes, biking, fishing and fall foliage. Sunny weather and fewer crowds make late August through early October a great time READ MORE
The Oldest Continuous Rodeo in the U.S. Needs Your Help For the last 120 years, Gunnison, Colorado has been home to Cattlemen’s Days. In a normal year, READ MORE
Beginners can follow these easy mountain biking tips to get on the amazing Colorado trails in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. These days, more and more READ MORE
Fly-Fishing in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley, Colorado. With two million acres of public land situated around the headwaters of one of Colorado’s largest river drainages, READ MORE
Crested Butte Wildflowers Colorado Wildflower Guide: Crested Butte is the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. Each summer, nature puts on a show that’s hard to beat anywhere else READ MORE
Crested Butte Summer Activities: As you’re planning your 2020 Colorado summer vacation, you’ve got lots of choices for how to spend your time here. No matter your READ MORE
River Rafting, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) in Crested Butte, Almont and Gunnison The Gunnison Valley is home to a treasure trove of rivers and lakes to READ MORE
It was 20 years ago, living in Aspen, when a daughter’s friend asked if I’d take her dad out on a private stretch of the Roaring Fork. READ MORE
Update: As of 6/8/2020 anyone indoors in a public space or in a situation where 6′ of social distance can not be maintained is required to wear READ MORE
Last week I wrote about several reasons why we should be hopeful about a stronger economic recovery than many other mountain destinations. One, we are not driven READ MORE
2020 was off to a great business start when the plague hit the valley and the ski area closed mid-March. January valley lodging revenue was +6% vs READ MORE
OK, so our lodges get to open for business on May 15. That seems like a fake date to me, as homeowners and residents will be the READ MORE
We have been referring to this virus as Novel Coronavirus. The virus is not the only thing novel to our little valley. Novel also is our need READ MORE
To: Second Homeowners From: Us Our valley’s Emergency Management and Incident Command made a tough decision late last week. Banning second homeowners from travel to the valley. READ MORE
The opening of Hartman Rocks Recreation Area in Gunnison–and its 45 miles of singletrack–represents one of the most eagerly awaited signs of spring in the Gunnison Valley. READ MORE
The vixen that showed up in our meadow six weeks ago is still hunting through the snow. She is acutely focused, pawing across the thin crust of READ MORE
To: Our Friends Who Visit Gunnison-Crested Butte From: Us We are devastated by Covid 19. Some of our neighbors have tested positive. Almost 300 are self-quarantined with READ MORE
Winter is a great opportunity to explore the XC trails and roads around Gunnison on Nordic skis. Bluebird days, lower avalanche hazard and rolling views of the READ MORE
Blue Mesa Reservoir Lake Trout Tournament; $10,000 in cash prizes A six-month-long Colorado fishing tournament with $10,000 in prize money sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in READ MORE
Any trip to the mountains in winter can be a little foreboding if the whole family is involved. Let’s face it, it’s hard to please everyone all READ MORE
We all know how great it is to get out in the backcountry and onto the beautiful public lands that surround us. It is important to follow READ MORE
“I have a Borealis that would fit you like a glove!” It was more of a dare than an offer from my boss two weeks in advance READ MORE
For some folks the onset of winter means curling up with a book. For others it’s an opportunity to see their favorite outdoor places in a whole READ MORE
Spring break is coming, and with it comes the decision of where to skip off to for a week with the kids, your spouse or maybe just READ MORE
Voted Best Ski Resort in Colorado: Crested Butte Mountain Resort received an unexpected holiday gift in late December when The Denver Post–Colorado’s largest newspaper–announced the winner of READ MORE
Ice Fishing in Colorado Guide: The Gunnison Basin on Colorado’s Western Slope is home to both Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir–Blue Mesa is the state’s largest–as READ MORE
This January 2020 brings the fifth Borealis Fat Bike World Championships back to Crested Butte for three days of fun and fat biking. Take a break from READ MORE
So, you’re visiting the Gunnison Valley for skiing, what else can you do while you are here for the winter? Below is a list of some of READ MORE
Top Ski and Snowboarding Shops and Rentals: Whether it’s renting equipment, buying a new pair of gloves, or getting your boot fit dialed in just right, visiting READ MORE
Trying to get in a good cardiovascular workout can be its own workout come wintertime in Colorado. Between lower temperatures, snow and (worse) ice, outdoor activities such READ MORE
Each year between Halloween and Thanksgiving, possibly earlier if you’re a planner, families and skiers from all over the world make a decision about where to spend READ MORE
When was the last time you really challenged yourself while skiing or snowboarding? Crested Butte Mountain Resort in the heart of the Rocky Mountains–well off the beaten READ MORE
Crested Butte Mountain Resort on the north end of the Gunnison Valley on Colorado’s Western Slope is renowned for its access to extreme skiing terrain. Sometimes, however, READ MORE
Southwest Colorado offers a whole world of recreation and fun that beats the I-70 corridor for its lack of crowds, easy access, and towns that haven’t been READ MORE
Fall Colors and Foliage: Every September Crested Butte + Gunnison welcomes fall with open arms. Cold nights, warm days, and trees blazing with color are all signs READ MORE
Crested Butte + Gunnison Fall 2019 Calendar of Events: Fall in the Gunnison Valley offers all of the recreation of summer without the crowds. Crested Butte and READ MORE